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Skilled Trades Checklists: Plumbing

Project Checklists contain project-specific details as they apply to the scope of work of the project to provide compliance with the NYC Construction Codes and other regulations.

The checklists include the following:

Pre-Permit Checklist

  • Construction Drawings: Make sure Department approved drawings clearly convey project’s scope and that the contracted work reflects the approved and full scope of work.
    If the scope is modified after approval, verify if changes need an amendment – refer to PC section 106.
  • Insurance Requirements: Make sure to comply with the insurance requirements for General Liability insurance, workers compensation and disability insurance. If necessary, update the General Liability insurance when required.
  • Special/Progress Inspections: Make sure to check that the owner has hired the Special Inspection Agency and their details are submitted – a requirement for obtaining a permit.

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On-going Project Work Checklist

  • Construction Drawings: Make sure work conforms to approved drawings. However, minor variations are allowed – see minor variations memo. Certain changes may require an amendment.
  • Scope Modification: Verify if changes need an amendment
  • Site Safety: The Licensed Master Plumber (LMP) must maintain their work site in a safe condition during construction and must minimize the risk of accidents and fire.
  • Special Inspections: Make sure to coordinate work schedule with the Special Inspection Agency to ensure these are completed as required by stage of work.
  • Department Inspections: Make sure to request or self-certify the required inspections, by stage of completion, and obtained a sign-off for the completed work.
  • Utility Inspections: Make sure to request, from DEP, Con Edison, National Grid, KeySpan, etc., the required utility inspections, by stage of completion, and obtain authorization for site connections.
  • Self-Certification: If self-certifying the required inspections, make sure to submit a notice of intent to self-certify, which may be audited.

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Project Completion Close-out Checklist

  • Department Inspections: Make sure to request or self-certify the required inspections, by stage of completion, and obtained a sign-off for the completed work.
  • Self-Certification: If self-certifying the required inspections, make sure to submit a notice of intent to self-certify, which may be audited.
  • Final Sign-off: Make sure to complete all Department inspections and obtain a final sign-off of the completed work.

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